Richard J. Watkins represents that Thomas Kircher, of the state of Illinois, has obtained a writ of seizure and sale of his two slaves, Willis and Jane, in a judgment obtained against him. Watkins admits that he mortgaged his slaves to Kircher as security for a promissory note in the purchase of a tract of land. He contends, however, that Kircher had agreed to furnish him with a wood yard on the banks of the Mississippi, as part of the land deal, but has so far failed to do so, "although frequently requested so to do." In fact, according to Watkins, Kircher has "peremptorily refused to comply with the part of his agreement." Without the wood yard, Watkins asserts, the land is "almost useless," thus inferring a breach of contract. Watkins therefore seeks an injunction to prevent Kircher and the sheriff from selling the slaves.
Result: Granted.
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Repository: Pointe Coupee Parish Courthouse, New Roads, Louisiana
